Everton Transfer Thread - Summer 2020

[Mitch Ward's Minder]

Thanks for following mate, what makes you think I support the reds?

You're right that I know very little though. I just give my opinions, there are far more clues up people than me who are worth reading.

Your avatars red hat’s a dead give-away...obviously

 

[Tin-Tin]

Cant be sold quick enough. Should be followed by Walcott and Delph.

All players whose heart isnt in it anymore and only arrived here as we were probably the only club that could get near the wages they were previously on.

If we are going to get players who dont want to be here then at least make sure its because bigger clubs are making bids, meaning they have done well, not because we were the only fools willing to pay big money for them.

 

[billyblue80]

Cant be sold quick enough. Should be followed by Walcott and Delph.

All players whose heart isnt in it anymore and only arrived here as we were probably the only club that could get near the wages they were previously on.

If we are going to get players who dont want to be here then at least make sure its because bigger clubs are making bids, meaning they have done well, not because we were the only fools willing to pay big money for them.

We need hungry players on the way up not ones who see us as a place to build up their retirement fund.

 

[RAFUH]

Ha ha, not so subtle really.

and gents, Neiler? GENTS???
I'm wounded.

 

[Neiler]

and gents, Neiler? GENTS???
I'm wounded.

I throw myself on your strawberry blonde mercy!

My sincere apologies Madam.

 

[ForeverBlue92]

@catcherintherye wonder if this wage deferment is to limit the loss on the books in the eyes of FFP for this year?

Assuming we have to pay around £15 million back to the tv companies + the refunds of season tickets - say the wage deferment claws back £5-10 million of that?

Not sure if thats how it works but I imagine we'll rather have the extra wages hit the accounts for the following year and give Ancelotti the chance to spend more this summer.

Just makes me think something more is at play here...

 

[N0L1M1TK]

People who are saying Maradona wasn’t any good, probably never saw Maradona play. Greatest player of his generation by some way.

 

[MikeH72]

@catcherintherye wonder if this wage deferment is to limit the loss on the books in the eyes of FFP for this year?

Assuming we have to pay around £15 million back to the tv companies + the refunds of season tickets - say the wage deferment claws back £5-10 million of that?

Not sure if thats how it works but I imagine we'll rather have the extra wages hit the accounts for the following year and give Ancelotti the chance to spend more this summer.

Just makes me think something more is at play here...

Why on earth would we have to do that?

 

[windymiller]

for years on this site been following u gospel and verse thinking u know what u are talking about. Last two months u post constantly with such conviction yet u know sweet FA.honestly think ur RS

Lol, joined November 2019!

 

[Goat]

Why on earth would we have to do that?

Cos Sky havent got the product they paid for.

 

[MikeH72]

Cos Sky havent got the product they paid for.

That’s not the clubs’ fault is it? They’re getting to show even more games due to this.

 

[Goat]

That’s not the clubs’ fault is it? They’re getting to show even more games due to this.

Still, its not even close to what they paid for mate, its barely even footy.

I mean they paid what 7 billion or something for Premier League football and instead they are gonna be getting something that resembles under 12s Sunday League.

 

[catcherintherye]

@catcherintherye wonder if this wage deferment is to limit the loss on the books in the eyes of FFP for this year?

Assuming we have to pay around £15 million back to the tv companies + the refunds of season tickets - say the wage deferment claws back £5-10 million of that?

Not sure if thats how it works but I imagine we'll rather have the extra wages hit the accounts for the following year and give Ancelotti the chance to spend more this summer.

Just makes me think something more is at play here...

Yes theres little doubt it will help. Its 15-20m off costs for next season.

I do also think that sometimes you have to look at the most obvious answer too. It makes sense for any business, rich or poor to explore offsetting wage costs. For Everton it may well help cash flow through this period. To me it's a good business decision.

I mean theres a lot of talk about how Moshiri and Usmanov wouldnt allow us to do this. I'm not sure why? It is a smart business decision to offset these wages, in some cases multiple years. I'd also say, given the rules around FFP it's not possible for the owner just to gift money.

As for how it works, I imagine an agreement would be costs settled at the end of contract. So at best would show up next year, they may show up in 2-3 years where the hope would be revenues will have increased and hopefully some sales will have helped us out.

 

[catcherintherye]

Why on earth would we have to do that?

Its already been agreed mate. And as said because weve played multiple games outside of the regular schedule. It turns out, even the closest and more long standing relationships view changing the schedule as a breach of contractual terms and demand money back.

I remember when we had reds on here laughing off the suggestion if we changed multiple seasons schedule there would be money due back. Tbe reality is, changing a single season, through no fault of the PL has meant they settle at collecting about half of the outstanding due payment.

 

[catcherintherye]

Still, its not even close to what they paid for mate, its barely even footy.

I mean they paid what 7 billion or something for Premier League football and instead they are gonna be getting something that resembles under 12s Sunday League.

I think the real question for Sky, and all other sponsors agreed prior to Covid 19, is how much money they want back moving forward due to the empty stadiums/reduced product etc. It probably wont be made public, but accounts next year will be brutal.

That's before you factor in, many of these businesses who have big sponsorship outlays getting into financial difficulty.